Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Hitchin, SG5 1XT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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223rd of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 3.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club, and Year 6 pupils attend a Debate Event.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school prepare Year 6 students for the Debate Event?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Overview
This is a "friendly and welcoming school" where "pupils are happy and enjoy learning." Leaders have established a broad curriculum that develops pupils' interests, resulting in good progress and preparation for the next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well," are "polite and respectful," and respond positively to high expectations.
- Teachers plan lessons that "build on what pupils have learned before," helping pupils secure important knowledge.
- The curriculum is "suitably adapted" so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve well alongside peers.
- Reading is promoted effectively, with pupils becoming "confident and fluent readers" through a new systematic synthetic phonics programme.
- Governors are "diligent in their work," ensuring leaders’ actions make a positive difference to education quality.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff receive ongoing guidance to implement the new phonics programme "consistently well," particularly regarding additional support for early readers.
- Some subject leaders are new to their roles and need to "develop confidence" to drive further improvements in their subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant, well-informed, and take prompt action to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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